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Date:         Fri, 16 May 2003 11:19:48 -0400
Reply-To:     vw4x4@FYI.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Speaking of CV Joints ...
Comments: To: Jorge Osorio <josorio@PIGSEYE.KENNESAW.EDU>
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CV joints use special grease, that can take high pressure. Not may people know this, therefore not many people looking to buy it, therefore you will have a hard time finding it. IIRC, it is called MO2? or Mollydisulophide? Please report your findings to the list Eric.

Jorge Osorio wrote:

> Hello Volks. Last Sunday while on the highway I heard a snap and seemed > to have run over something with my rear wheels. As I was getting home I > heard some clunking in the back. I parked the van for two days, visually > inspected the undercarriage but could not find anything amiss, no torn > boots, hoses, etc. I ventured to my FLAPS to get some jack stands and on > my way back the grinding noise got worse! This time I noticed that the > right back wheel would seize when braking (I got my rear brakes done by a > -special- mechanic two months ago) I now believe that my back brakes > could be the culprit, however in the whole process I've decided to replace > front and back brakes as well as bearings and service CV joints. > > Now my question: Can I use bearing grease to service the CV joints or > must I use CV joint blessed grease??? > > Danke. > > Jorge > > '85 Clunking Weekender (Betsy, a.k.a Plan "B") > > PS: No Buses By The Mill for me this weekend.. RATS!!


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